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David claimed: "I'm not manufactured. I'm still writing and playing the same music I did before I went into the Fame Academy, whereas Gareth and Will are manufactured by their record companies.

I think it's a bit early in the day for David to be having a pop at other artistes. Don't spoil things now David by trying to be a wee bit controversial. Juust get on with your own stuff and leave others to get on with theirs.

"Maybe when the album comes out, people will say that I'm the new David Gray or the new Robbie Williams."

Or there again, maybe not!! Let's not try to run before you can walk.

I think it's a good interview but perhaps all the excitement is going to David's head a little. I think he needs to calm down a bit, take stock, relax and then get into making a really good album. Never mind what other people are doing, never mind being the next 'whoever', just be the first David Sneddon and if the music's good enough people will buy it.